Newport, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An entire community is working to help a 24-year-old autistic man get a home of his own. Nate Morris has been living in a Cocke County hotel since January, paid for by his driver’s education teacher and friend, Wade Wester. That friend, now mounting a Go Fund Me campaign, says…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Sparta man has been arrested in Knoxville after stabbing another man six times last month. According to arrest records, 33-year-old Ajani Toure Michael was taken into custody and charged with especially aggravated robbery in connection to the stabbing of a man near Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) at 418 N. Broadway.…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) Carrie Matthews, the woman accused of helping a murder suspect wanted for killing a Blount County deputy and shooting another, appeared in court on Friday, opting to waive her right to a preliminary hearing. Matthews’ decision means her case will move forward to a Grand Jury. Matthews is facing a charge…… MORE
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, detectives with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and the 13th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office into a shooting Monday has resulted in an arrest. On March 11th, at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents joined deputies in responding to a…… MORE
A Knoxville police officer is involved in a crash while responding to a call. The officer took Woodland Avenue yesterday (Thursday) when they collided with another car driving on Central Street. The involved officer was taken to the hospital for minor injuries while the driver of the other car was taken to the hospital for…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department says a lightning strike is to blame for a South Knoxville house fire this morning (Friday). A neighbor of 301 Lindy Road called Knox County 911 and reported that their neighbor’s home had been struck by lightning and they could see smoke coming from the house. KFD units arrived and searched…… MORE
Update: Knoxville Police say missing 75-year-old Bobbie Julian who left her assisted living facility in the middle of the night has been found safe at the Day’s Inn on Asheville Highway. Julian left the facility in the 4600 block of Asheville Highway early this morning (Friday) on foot. Original story: The Knoxville Police Department is…… MORE
Greeneville, TN (WOKI) The assistant police chief in Greeneville is back on duty after being acquitted in a 2022 assault. Greeneville Police Department officials announcing Thursday, March 14 that Assistant Police Chief Stephen Hixson has been acquitted of a domestic violence charge, a jury finding Hixson not guilty on all charges at trial. “In light…… MORE
Jamestown, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a Jamestown Police officer fatally shoots a man during a domestic dispute call Wednesday night. TBI says officers responded to the 200 block of N. Smith Street around 9:00 p.m., where they found a man armed with a machete who reportedly refused to comply…… MORE
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has launched an investigation into whether missing college student Riley Strain was overserved alcohol at Luke Bryan’s Broadway bar in Nashville. The TABC is investigating whether the bar had any legal obligations to protect patrons who were overly intoxicated. State law prohibits serving alcoholic beverages to someone who is visibly…… MORE
